Renewing Residency Card A for first time

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Mirage123 New member

Member since 01 February 2024

Mirage123New member03 September 2024 08:51:18

Hi guys,

I've just finally got my first residency permit (type A) and am a bit confused about what to do to renew it when the time comes (which isn't even in a full year, but in April lol...)

I admit that my confusion is partly coloured by my time living in France, where the process was different.

If someone can provide me with a web page with the details, that will be helpful, otherwise here are my questions:

When do I actually need to apply to renew it? I've tried googling around but can't provide a straight answer.

What will I need to provide?

Is it quicker than the initial application?

Do I need to renew this every single year until I can get a card B? Seems so excessive... (again, in France, you applied for a one-year card first and then got a five-year one, which seems more efficient...)

Thanks!

ievgenfeldmann Active member

Member since 27 June 2023

ievgenfeldmannActive member05 September 2024 08:00:55

It is ur company where u work only can apply! U cant apply urself

maharaji1984 Serial expat

Member since 30 September 2022

maharaji1984Serial expat05 September 2024 14:17:19

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@ievgenfeldmann Company renews work permit , OP applies for renewing residency card.

To do this :

Once your employer applied for Single permit renewal your HR (and/or) you and municipality will recieve a comfirmation of approval.(Annex 46)

Once you recieved the approval either you will aply for card renewal from the website of municipaliy or in person in the municipality.

Or you will recieve a letter that provide following documents an make an appointment on municipality

Last 3 months payslips

Health insurance

An ID

Annex 46

Photo

Bank card for payment

Generally A type card is for one year. And each year is same documents,same process needs.

In some particular cases first and second card were given for 3 years. Never heard 5 years.

Good luck

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